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“Negligent manslaughter”: Study finds climate change could kill 1 billion mostly poor people Salon.com “Negligent manslaughter”: Study finds climate change could kill 1 billion mostly poor people Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the impacts of climate change are playing out in real time in the form of unprecedented, dangerous extreme weather events. Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury Associated Press Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences warns that diverting attention from fossil fuel companies toward the rich could play into the hands of a deflection campaign against climate regulation. Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Salon.com Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the displacement of hundreds of millions of climate refugees is inevitable but would take place over a much more manageable timeline if carbon emissions were immediately reduced, as opposed to continuing with current rates of fossil fuel burning. How an oil giant took control of Biden's billion-dollar bet on carbon capture Bloomberg How an oil giant took control of Biden's billion-dollar bet on carbon capture Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design says that there’s a strong case for gigaton-scale carbon removal but criticizes oil company Occidental’s claim that such technology will enable the continuation of oil production. Green energy transition may leave some workers behind Image: iStock/Jacinto benavente madrid Green energy transition may leave some workers behind New research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice shows both potential and unequal opportunities in the green jobs market. U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists France 24 U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican Party is a threat to the planet as well as the nation. Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market The New York Times To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market Joseph Romm of the School of Arts & Sciences explains the Gresham’s Law problem at work in the current carbon market. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Load More
Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury Associated Press Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences warns that diverting attention from fossil fuel companies toward the rich could play into the hands of a deflection campaign against climate regulation. Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Salon.com Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the displacement of hundreds of millions of climate refugees is inevitable but would take place over a much more manageable timeline if carbon emissions were immediately reduced, as opposed to continuing with current rates of fossil fuel burning. How an oil giant took control of Biden's billion-dollar bet on carbon capture Bloomberg How an oil giant took control of Biden's billion-dollar bet on carbon capture Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design says that there’s a strong case for gigaton-scale carbon removal but criticizes oil company Occidental’s claim that such technology will enable the continuation of oil production. Green energy transition may leave some workers behind Image: iStock/Jacinto benavente madrid Green energy transition may leave some workers behind New research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice shows both potential and unequal opportunities in the green jobs market. U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists France 24 U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican Party is a threat to the planet as well as the nation. Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market The New York Times To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market Joseph Romm of the School of Arts & Sciences explains the Gresham’s Law problem at work in the current carbon market. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Load More
Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Salon.com Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the displacement of hundreds of millions of climate refugees is inevitable but would take place over a much more manageable timeline if carbon emissions were immediately reduced, as opposed to continuing with current rates of fossil fuel burning. How an oil giant took control of Biden's billion-dollar bet on carbon capture Bloomberg How an oil giant took control of Biden's billion-dollar bet on carbon capture Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design says that there’s a strong case for gigaton-scale carbon removal but criticizes oil company Occidental’s claim that such technology will enable the continuation of oil production. Green energy transition may leave some workers behind Image: iStock/Jacinto benavente madrid Green energy transition may leave some workers behind New research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice shows both potential and unequal opportunities in the green jobs market. U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists France 24 U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican Party is a threat to the planet as well as the nation. Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market The New York Times To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market Joseph Romm of the School of Arts & Sciences explains the Gresham’s Law problem at work in the current carbon market. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Load More
How an oil giant took control of Biden's billion-dollar bet on carbon capture Bloomberg How an oil giant took control of Biden's billion-dollar bet on carbon capture Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design says that there’s a strong case for gigaton-scale carbon removal but criticizes oil company Occidental’s claim that such technology will enable the continuation of oil production. Green energy transition may leave some workers behind Image: iStock/Jacinto benavente madrid Green energy transition may leave some workers behind New research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice shows both potential and unequal opportunities in the green jobs market. U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists France 24 U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican Party is a threat to the planet as well as the nation. Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market The New York Times To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market Joseph Romm of the School of Arts & Sciences explains the Gresham’s Law problem at work in the current carbon market. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Load More
Green energy transition may leave some workers behind Image: iStock/Jacinto benavente madrid Green energy transition may leave some workers behind New research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice shows both potential and unequal opportunities in the green jobs market.
U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists France 24 U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican Party is a threat to the planet as well as the nation. Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market The New York Times To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market Joseph Romm of the School of Arts & Sciences explains the Gresham’s Law problem at work in the current carbon market. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Load More
Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market The New York Times To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market Joseph Romm of the School of Arts & Sciences explains the Gresham’s Law problem at work in the current carbon market. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Load More
To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market The New York Times To fight climate change, we need a better carbon market Joseph Romm of the School of Arts & Sciences explains the Gresham’s Law problem at work in the current carbon market. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Load More
How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing.